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Boosting Brain Health through Adaptive Fitness Training: The Role of BDNF in Promoting Healing

Trainer and Special Strong founder Daniel Stein explains how adaptive fitness can improve brain...
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Practical Wellness Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals

Karen Weeks discusses the different forms of wellness, and offers strategies to achieve it...
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The Trauma of Being Unseen

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores what it means to feel unseen, and how to...
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“It’s Not Just a Phase”: Helping Identify OCD in Your Children

Self-advocate Emily Carter explores how OCD can appear in children, and why parental understanding...
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Executive Functioning Skills and their Connection to ADHD

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the links between ADHD and challenges with executive functioning....
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How Special Interests Can Be Lifelines in Early Sobriety

Jason Klimkowski, MBA shares how special interests become lifelines in early sobriety, and how...
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Rethinking Mental Health Support for the Neurodivergent

Sophie Bishop explores ways that mental health providers can be better trained to help...
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The Boring Back & Forth of Social Interactions: Advice from People with ADHD

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares different perspectives on how people with ADHD can deal...
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Neurodiversity & Opportunities: Ensuring A Seat At The Table

Self-advocate Gerene Keesler shares the importance of resources and opportunities for the neurodivergent....
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Overlooking Children with Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop

Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses a new tool teachers can use to prevent children with...
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Navigating Change in Recovery

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores our impulse to change, and why accepting changes can...
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications...
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How Mess Equates to Stress

Amelia Zannoni discusses studies showing the connection between messy environments and feelings of stress,...
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Do Neurodiverse People Grieve Differently?

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores his relationship with grief, and questions if neurodivergent people process...
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Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Attachments Transform Us

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores attachment styles in relationships, and how they can transform...
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Diagnosing Dystonia

Amelia Zannoni explains what dystonia is, how it's diagnosed, facts and figures, and treatment...
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Three Ways Intentional Space Design Impacts ADHD Individuals

ADHD self-advocate and entrepreneur Stephanie Scheller explores how neurodivergent individuals can be impacted by...
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A Girl’s Journey to a Delayed ADHD Diagnosis

Self-advocate Natalie Gottret Murillo shares how she came to be diagnosed with ADHD in...
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Self-Love and Healing

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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective

German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it...
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6 Tips For a Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day

Darlene Lancer, MFT gives 6 tips for making sure your Valentine's Day is enjoyable,...
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Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection on the Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft) reflects on her challenges with object...
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What Is Generational Trauma?

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the causes and effects of generational trauma....
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The Complex Relationship between OCD and Grief

Self-advocate Emily Carter explores the complex dynamic created when OCD and grief intersect....
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Diverse Minds, Prosperous Ventures: Neurodivergent Entrepreneurial Power

Karen Weeks explores the unique talents of neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and shares the steps needed...
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Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design

Professor Ken Gobbo explores the working method of dyslexic artist Chuck Close, and how...
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What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?

Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field,...
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The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD

Self-Advocate and ADHD Coach Aron Croft shares the impact a delayed Inattentive ADHD diagnosis...
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9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress

Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday...
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A Reflection on Neurodiversity and Popular Culture: A Cautionary Tale of Trends

ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte contemplates the double-edged sword of neurodiversity awareness in social media...
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding

Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism....
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Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges

Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges

Darlene Lancer, J.D., M.F.T. discusses the important role gratitude plays in emotional health, and...
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On Considering the Lily: A Tool for Coping in Uncertain Times

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores a quote by Emily...
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Embracing Uncertainty: Insights From a Case Manager at Epilepsy Alliance Florida

Epilepsy Alliance Florida case manager Beatriz O offers tips for thriving while navigating uncertainty....
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What is Alexithymia?

Amelia Zannoni shares the details on Alexithymia, a trait often associated with autism but...
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Living Alone with ADHD: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

ADHD self-advocate Natalie Gottret Murillo shares the lessons she has learned from living alone...
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OCD in College: How to Combat the Obsessions & Thrive in School

Student and Self-advocate Emily Carter shares 5 tips for for thriving in college with...
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Coping with Depression and Despair

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the common causes of depression and despair, and shares...
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Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health

Sarah L. Chellappa, MD., MPH., PhD., highlights the role sleep can play in maintaining...
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How to Celebrate Neurodiversity at Work

Sophie Bishop explores ways to support neurodivergent peers in the workplace, and how it...
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The Coping Tools

Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares tools for dealing with stress and other mental...
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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys

Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent....
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Gender Differences in Diagnosis of Autism

Amelia Zannoni explores the gender disparity in autism diagnosis, theories why it exists, and...
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What It’s Like Living in a Neurodiverse Family

Self-advocate Nicholas Ivins discusses the realities and benefits of living ina family that is...
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The Truth About Codependent Relationships

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores some of the hidden aspects of codependent relationships, and...
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Sample Letters To Your Child’s New Teacher- For Apraxia, Autism, Or Any Neurodiversity

Lisa Gang shares examples of ways to communicate a neurodivergent child's needs to their...
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ADHD & Gut Health

Self-advocate Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses the link between ADHD and gut health,...
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Neurodiversity Is Not a Pathology

Self-advocate Sean Ivins shares his perspective on neurodiversity acceptance, and why it shouldn't be...
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Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism...
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Are You Kind or Codependent?

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT offers tools for differentiating between being a kind caregiver and...
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ADHD and Task Paralysis

Self-advocate and Licensed Psychotherapist Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC explores ADHD task paralysis, and...
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”

Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on...
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The Signs and Effects of Emotional Incest

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the phenomena of emotional incest, and it's mental health...
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Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to the Neurodiverse Student Population

School psychologist Catherine Kloss, Ed.S., NCSP discusses the importance of teaching self-advocacy to neurodivergent...
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Communication Development Through Play

Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development...
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Masks and Shadows: Exploring the Concept of Masking Through a Jungian Lense

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between Carl Jung's concept of "personas" and neurodivergent...
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How to Recover from Trauma

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses multiple tools for those working to overcome trauma....
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Navigating ADHD During Pregnancy

Self-advocate, Licensed Psychotherapist, and parent Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses common challenges that...
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Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health

Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on...
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill,...
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Brain Surgery & Neurodiversity: The Beginning of My Journey

Christine Kujawski shares how surgery to remove a brain tumor forever altered her life...
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Are Narcissists Born or Made?

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the origins of narcissism. Is it nature or nurture?...
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Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style

Corporate consultant, author and speaker Tiffany Sunday gives people with dyslexia tips for to...
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Learning About Learning Styles

ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses different learning styles, and explores the debate about if...
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Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges

Educator, Parent, and Certified Cognitive Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. shares her method to connect...
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes...
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Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence...
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Mental Health & Relationships: The Distancer

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses pursuer-distancer relationships, and its relationship with attachment styles....
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination

Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares what she has learned from her lifelong journey with epilepsy....
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Sensory Trauma and Proactive Regulation

Autism self-advocate Emma Reardon shares how negative sensory experiences can lead to trauma, and...
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How the Hospital System is Failing When it Comes to Cognitive Issues

Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares how hospitals and medical providers could give better care...
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Dewey or Hooey?: Exploring the Concepts Behind the Dewey Classroom

Educator & musician Joseph S. Lento explores the concepts of the Dewey Classroom, and...
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How Narcissistic & Addict Parents Impact Their Children

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the impact that parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or...
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What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me

Australian businessman David Westgate shares lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome....
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The Narcissist’s False Self

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the traits of people with narcissistic personality disorder, and...
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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Dr. Benjamin A. Bensadon discusses mild cognitive impairment and how it differs from dementia....
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The Parentified Child: Causes, Signs, and How to Recover

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of child "parentification", and shares how to...
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults,...
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Fatigue-Fighting Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Karen Weeks shares strategies to help parents of kids with special needs fight fatigue...
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Physicians Are All Too Human

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW discusses the importance of recognizing...
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